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The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Carmarthen Castle

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Reception
Executive Twin Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Garden
Bar (on property)
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
11 Spilman Street, Carmarthen, Wales, SA31 1LG
  • Carmarthen Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • National Botanic Garden of Wales
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Skanda Vale
    ‪22 min drive‬

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Room options

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Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Suite | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Classic Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Twin Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Carmarthen

Carmarthen Castle is within a 5-minute walk of The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality while other popular sites like King Street Gallery are within a 15-minute stroll. This 3-star hotel has 70 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Carmarthen Castle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carmarthen Heritage Centre - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Carmarthenshire County Museum - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • National Botanic Garden of Wales - 13 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Skanda Vale - 22 min drive - 12.0 miles

Getting around

  • Carmarthen Station - 6 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪New Stags Head - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Yr Hen Dderwen (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coffee No.1 Carmarthen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cofio Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪St. Peter's Civic Hall - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality

Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Carmarthen Castle
At The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality, guests have access to a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace. If you drive, put free parking to good use. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a garden, and a banquet hall.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and bidets. Coffee makers and desks are other standard amenities. Bathrooms are shared.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Polish, Spanish, Welsh

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6.25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 20 per pet, per week
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6.25 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Property is also known as

Spilman Hotel Carmarthen
Spilman Hotel
Spilman Carmarthen
Spilman Hotel Wales/Carmarthen
Ivy Bush Royal Hotel CARMARTHEN
Ivy Bush Royal Hotel
Ivy Bush Royal CARMARTHEN
Ivy Bush Royal
Ivy Bush Royal Hotel Compass Hospitality Carmarthen
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Ivy Bush Royal Compass Hospitality Carmarthen
Ivy Bush Royal Compass Hospitality
Ivy Bush Royal Compass Hospit
The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality Hotel
The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality Carmarthen
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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality?

The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do near The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality?

This hotel in Carmarthen is within a 10-minute walk of Carmarthen Castle and Carmarthen Heritage Centre. You'll also find King Street Gallery and Oriel Myrddin less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality have a casino at the property?

No, The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like around-the-clock room service as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality?

No, but this hotel does have a sauna.

Does The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality for a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per week.

Does The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality.

The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 364 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 364 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 364 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 364 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 364 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pavnil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good food, great staff, well placed in the centre of town, plenty of free hotel parking. One gripe: Room 120 is plagued day and night by the sound of machinery - possibly the hotel's laundry room? So when booking again, I'll ask for a different room!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice staff, great location, easy parking, great food,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing tired old hotel

Very tired old hotel with creeking floors and outdated rooms. Noisy and couldn't get good sleep. I had asked for a normal double room but was given a disabled one. The ceiling in the bathroom was broken and just did not feel totally clean. Overall, very disappointed The only positive is the staff lady at breakfast room who was polite and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Staff & service
Very tired rooms, 1st one had a leak ,but room changed with no problem ,bar area and restaurant good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel for price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly hotel with excellent service and very clean. Will definitely be staying there again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Furniture very old fashion and worn. The room we stayed in,was cold with badly worn fittings. Bathroom was very cold with no heating. The window frames were rotten.not double glazed in our room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Trevor

Business traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great. The staff the food and the room wereall amazing. Will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sunil

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid hotel - terrible service, cold rooms

It was really cold and they kept turning off the heater, no one to help, and when I did get reception they were pretty rude!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Kalyan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time at this establishment and only for one night would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

denise, St Davids

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros- Very clean, lovely and warm and comfortable. Lovely staff. Cracking breakfast. Great value. Cons- bathrooms needs updating
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was nothing not like. Excellent staff and food. Good parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

john

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid

Receptionist rude and barely looked up as she demanded credit card details for the prepaid room. Hotel is very tired and rooms smell musty and need a complete refurbishment from the 70s/80s decor. Stayed in December to be told heating in the room only comes on between 7 and 8 in the evening, after several phone calls to reception an electric heater was eventually supplied. No mattress protector on the bed, cover threadbare. Won't be staying again. Anyone giving this establishment 10/10 must have stayed in some real hovels and have no standards
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deepak

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and great. Decent Breakfast and rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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